KVPY 2018 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Hi! In this post, we will have an in-depth analysis of KVPY 2018 syllabus as well as exam pattern. This guide consists of details such as – stream-wise syllabus (SA, SB & SX), exam pattern, marks and weightage, types of questions asked, total number of questions asked and more.

KVPY is a moderately difficult competitive examination. The key to crack any competitive exam is – smart work! And smart work begins with the in-depth analysis of syllabus and exam pattern!

A candidate who has in-depth knowledge of syllabus, exam pattern and weightage usually performs well in any competitive exam. He/she is able to prepare crucial sections of the syllabus. This, in turn, helps save time and effort!

Come, let us check out the basic details about KVPY 2018 examination –

Name of the examination:

KVPY (Kishore Vaigyanik

Protsahan Yojana)

Organized by:

IISc

Frequency:

Conducted once in an year

Streams:

3 (SA, SX & SB)

Type of examination:

Computer Based

Subjects:

Physics, Chemistry,

Mathematics and Biology

Types of questions asked:

MCQs

(Multiple Choice

Questions)

Negative Marking Scheme:

Yes

Number of questions:

SA- 80 questions,

SB – 120 questions,

SX – 120 questions

Duration:

3 hours

Marks:

SA – 100 marks,

SB – 100 marks,

SX – 100 marks

Medium of examination:

English and Hindi

It is evident from the above table that KVPY exam consists of three streams. They are –

SA

SB

SX

These streams have been created on the basis of academic qualification of candidates applying for the exam. For example, SA stream is for students enrolled in 11th standard (science stream).

SB stream is for students enrolled in 12th standard (science stream). SX stream is for students enrolled in 1st year of relevant basic science undergraduate courses such as B.Sc., BS, integrated M.Sc. programs etc.

Syllabus varies slightly from one stream to another. Come, let us take a detailed look at each stream, its syllabus and exam pattern. Also check – list of KVPY exam centers.

Stream-wise KVPY Syllabus and Exam Pattern

1 SA Stream

Here’s the detailed, subject-wise SA stream syllabus –

Physics: Application of Physics in day to day life, kinematics, laws of motion, work, energy and power, physical world and measurement, electromagnetic induction, thermodynamics, gravitation, sources of energy, reflection & refraction, magnetic effects of current.

Biology: Human and plant physiology, reproduction, genetics and evolution, biology and human welfare, ecology and environment, cell structure & functions, life processes, diversity of living organisms, control and coordination in animals and plants.

The online aptitude test consists of two parts – part 1 and part 2. Here are the details –